John Lithgow confirms he's been cast as Dumbledore in new HBO ‘Harry Potter' series
John Lithgow has confirmed that he will portray the Hogwarts headmaster in HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” series, which will begin filming this summer. Lithgow, 79, said in an interview with ScreenRant that the invitation to play the beloved character came “as a total surprise.”
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John Lithgow is off to Hogwarts. The actor, 79, is set to play Professor Albus Dumbledore on HBO’s new “Harry Potter” series.
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John Lithgow Confirms He Will Play Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter SeriesT he halls of Hogwarts are set to welcome a new headmaster as John Lithgow officially confirms he will portray Albus ...
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